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Mexico vs. South Africa: 2026 World Cup Kicks Off Today – Time and Where to Watch Live
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Mexico vs. South Africa: 2026 World Cup Kicks Off Today – Time and Where to Watch Live

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico and South Africa will play the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 11, 2026, at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
  • The match is scheduled for 4:00 PM Paraguayan time, with broadcasting available on various ABC Cardinal platforms.
  • Paraguayan officials will serve as fourth and fifth referees for the inaugural game of the expanded 48-team tournament.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with host nation Mexico facing South Africa in the opening match. The game will take place at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, starting at 4:00 PM Paraguayan time.

This tournament marks a significant expansion, featuring 48 teams for the first time. The opening match will have a Paraguayan presence, with Juan Gabriel Benítez serving as the fourth referee and Eduardo Cardozo as the fifth official.

Fans in Paraguay can tune into the broadcast via ABC Cardinal 730 AM, ABC del Este 107.1 FM, and ABC Paraguay on YouTube. The article also provides a comprehensive list of match times for various countries across South America, North America, Europe, and Africa, as well as broadcast information for Tigo Star, Tigo Satelital, Personal TV, Claro TV, Copaco IPTV, and Personal Flow in Paraguay.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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